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My new purchase
on: October 17, 2008, 12:17:28 PM
It's my Birthday at the end of the month and my wife has just let me loose to buy a new knife.  So it took me all of 5 minutes to decide on getting a Swisschamp.  :D This will be the biggest SAK I own by far and I don't think I am planning on EDCing it but the tool selection will be very handy around the house.   



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« Last Edit: October 17, 2008, 01:26:19 PM by Gareth UK »
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Re: My new purchase
Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 12:20:03 PM
Nice choice! :cheers:

maybe you could talk to Scibeer and get a custom one! :think:

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Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 01:28:50 PM
Nice thought but I'm working on my own Mods just now.  I'm not even playing in the same league as Scibeer though.  :cry:
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Re: My new purchase
Reply #3 on: October 17, 2008, 03:25:27 PM
I used to keep one in my briefcase , they aren't too bad to EDC , just use a dummy cord , that way hangs from your belt , an doesn't rest in the pocket.

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Re: My new purchase
Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 03:34:13 PM
Quote from: Gareth UK on October 17, 2008, 12:17:28 PM
... I don't think I am planning on EDCing it ...

I think you'll change your mind ;) 



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Re: My new purchase
Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 05:42:43 PM
Is she buying it or are you?  I always wondered about this because:

1)  If I buy it, I can probably find the best deal and make really sure I get exactly the model I want, no mistakes, etc... but...
2)  I rob her of the chance to buy a birthday present for me and present it to me which is important to her and to our relationship dynamic (after all, I'm not single anymore running around buying stuff for myself) and...
3)  If I buy myself a gift, its a bit selfish and it just isn't quite as sweet. 

What do you think?

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Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 06:15:41 PM
Quote from: carl on October 17, 2008, 05:42:43 PM
Is she buying it or are you?  I always wondered about this because:

1)  If I buy it, I can probably find the best deal and make really sure I get exactly the model I want, no mistakes, etc... but...
2)  I rob her of the chance to buy a birthday present for me and present it to me which is important to her and to our relationship dynamic (after all, I'm not single anymore running around buying stuff for myself) and...
3)  If I buy myself a gift, its a bit selfish and it just isn't quite as sweet. 

What do you think?

She's paying for it, but I picked it out and found a good deal for it.  I suspect that She will also get me a small token gift as a surprise. 

She doesn't know about the Alox Cadet that I ordered as a birthday treat to myself.   :-[ (it is second hand and it didn't cost much, honest).
« Last Edit: October 17, 2008, 06:26:00 PM by Gareth UK »
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Reply #7 on: October 17, 2008, 06:20:01 PM
What I've found out the hard way is that most girls get the wrong item and usually overpay unless they do their research and find out exactly what you like/want from one of your good friends. Speaking of friends very few get the gift you would like and enjoy. My personal strategy is that if I wouldn't want the item for my self then I can't give it as a gift.

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Re: My new purchase
Reply #8 on: October 17, 2008, 06:20:36 PM
Nice one mate :), once you get over the initial bulk, they really make a great edc :)
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Reply #9 on: October 17, 2008, 06:30:21 PM
LOL as my current EDC is a Waiter or an Alumnus there is a bit of a jump in size. :o  I have tried and failed to pocket carry my Huntsman before but it does sometimes get some carry in my messenger bag.  Perhaps the Swisschamp will get the same role.
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Reply #10 on: October 17, 2008, 06:34:39 PM
Quote from: Gareth UK on October 17, 2008, 06:30:21 PM
LOL as my current EDC is a Waiter or an Alumnus there is a bit of a jump in size. :o  I have tried and failed to pocket carry my Huntsman before but it does sometimes get some carry in my messenger bag.  Perhaps the Swisschamp will get the same role.
Use a belt hanger like I do, and you'll never notice the size/weight :)
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Re: My new purchase
Reply #11 on: October 17, 2008, 06:38:47 PM
Quote from: NKB on October 17, 2008, 03:34:13 PM
Quote from: Gareth UK on October 17, 2008, 12:17:28 PM
... I don't think I am planning on EDCing it ...

I think you'll change your mind ;) 

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Reply #12 on: October 17, 2008, 06:46:44 PM
Maximum minimalism, maximum minimalism, maximum minimalism...... :ahhh


This is my Waiter, there are many like it but this one is mine... ;)
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Reply #13 on: October 17, 2008, 06:57:55 PM
Quote from: Gareth UK on October 17, 2008, 06:46:44 PM
Maximum minimalism, maximum minimalism, maximum minimalism...... :ahhh


This is my Waiter, there are many like it but this one is mine... ;)

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Reply #14 on: October 17, 2008, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Gareth UK on October 17, 2008, 12:17:28 PM
So it took me all of 5 minutes to decide on getting a Swisschamp. 
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  That would be my first choice also
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Reply #15 on: October 17, 2008, 07:11:48 PM
And a SwissChamp will also give you lots of parts for mod fodder!  >:D :D :D
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Reply #16 on: October 17, 2008, 07:22:53 PM
That might land me in a bit of hot water to say the least!
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Reply #17 on: October 23, 2008, 12:53:50 PM
My Swiss Champ arrived yesterday and I picked it up from the post office this morning.  It is BIG!  Lots of shiny new tools to play with.:drool:  It is going to stay with me for the next while and see if I can get used to EDCing it.  I was right in that it is far to large to pocket carry but Neil has provided the answer to that.
I am a very happy man.  :D
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Reply #18 on: October 23, 2008, 10:10:20 PM
Nice one mate, bear with it though as they make a great edc once your used to it :)
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